Baby crib nursery sets are available in many shapes and sizes. While you're waiting to have your baby, here's what to anticipate when the subject of picking the right baby nursery crib set arrives.

What pieces will you need?

A lot of baby bedding comes a la carte, meaning you buy each piece separately. So, what appears inexpensive at first may cost quite a bit if you decide to buy all of the products available. A la carte can be useful. If you definitely love a comforter, you are able to supplement the other pieces with lower costing sheets, bumper, dust ruffle, etc. Other times, the infant bedding is pre-packed in sets. Commonly these crib sets come in three, four or six piece sets. So, look carefully at what you're actually receiving for your money:

A three-piece baby bedding set - Will include a comforter, a crib bumper and a fitted sheet.

A four-piece baby bedding set - Will include a comforter, crib bumper, fitted sheet and a dust ruffle.

A six-piece baby bedding set - Will contain a comforter, crib bumper, fitted sheet, dust ruffle, window valance and a diaper stacker. There are still bigger sets available. Regardless the size of it, commonly more pieces are available for you to purchase separately if you want to add them to your set.

How do you choose the right set when there are so many options?

Begin by talking to moms with babies. Talk to moms in the mall, moms in your neighborhood, moms at your work place. Ask them what they bought and how satisfied they are with their selections. Ask them what they wish they had better-known before making their purchases. And then, select what makes the most common sense for your household in terms of fashion, budget and maintenance.

Although it will be alluring, don't buy the baby nursery crib set you have selected before talking with family and friends. Rather, sit down with a salesperson and register your choice's in the store's gift registry. Give someone, a opportunity to purchase it for you. Chances are Grandma and Grandpa, or mom's girlfriends from work, would love to buy the set as a present. It makes them feel good to assist in making baby's place warm and nurturing.

What if I don't know the gender of my baby?

And, if you are unable to find a pattern you love that's gender neutral, that's a fantastic choice. Not only will it work for this child, but you are able to re-use it when you have another child down the road.

Another great option? Select two of your favorite baby nursery crib sets and register both selections with the store. Then, when your new baby arrives, the store can process the gender-specific order and your baby bedding will come shortly. Don't feel that you're bothering the store; this is a very common practice of many moms who don't want any baby items in their homes before baby arrives.